Finding the Third Proportional to 739,428 and 1,513,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,428 and 1,513,824 is: 3,099,237.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,428 : 1,513,824 = 1,513,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,428/1,513,824 = 1,513,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,428x = 1,513,824 × 1,513,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,428x = 2,291,663,102,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,663,102,976/739,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,237.66
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